Mel Arenas is a respiratory therapist, personal trainer, healthcare consultant and Principal CoFounder at BreatheFit Training. Harry Chau Stafford is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Principal Owner & CoFounder at BreatheFit Training.
Today, Harry & Mel join the show to discuss the work they both do at BreatheFit Training, rehabilitation cases they’ve worked on recently, and the connection between mind and body.
Key Takeaways
01:39 – Mel Arenas speaks to his experience as a respiratory therapist and Harry Stafford shares his experience working in law enforcement
04:54 – The services Mel and Harry offer at BreatheFit
07:48 – The connection between the mind and the body
11:41 – Proper breathing and Qigong
13:34 – Mel and Harry reflect on a few cases they’ve worked on recently
24:21 – Dr. Flowers thanks Harry & Mel for joining today’s show and lets listeners know where they can connect with them and learn more about BreatheFit
Tweetable Quotes
“Respiratory therapy goes under many different facets of healthcare, not only from the acute care side, but also the post-acute care side.” (03:19) (Mel)
“BreatheFit was actually born out of necessity. We have found that there are gaps in healthcare that a lot of places don’t cover. Because of our healthcare system, unfortunately, there are just spaces where people need help. Well BreatheFit was hopefully able to fill in those gaps, especially in the world of behavioral health. Owning some of those rehabs through many, many years, we also found out that a lot of people suffer through the mental troubles of healing.” ( 05:56) (Mel)
“The second we fall asleep at night, we stop and we start breathing from our diaphragm. And then, when we wake up in the morning, the first thing we do is take a deep breath from our chest.” (10:29) (Dr. Jason)
“Qigong is an internal martial art. It’s a form of combat that’s slowed down. Without getting esoteric, it helps the flow of energy in the body.” (12:20) (Harry)
“We want to create life-changing development.” (15:45) (Mel)
“It’s amazing when you take a little bit of weight, and you make somebody lift it. And, when they can accomplish that, it gives them an amazing feeling of confidence.” (18:34) (Harry)
Resources Mentioned
J. Flowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com
J. Flowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655
Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen
Harry’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrychaustafford
Mel’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-arenas-204b6a16
BreatheFit – https://www.breathe-fitness.com
BreatheFit Office Number – (713)-487-9811
**The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health Institute. Any content provided by our co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of J. Flowers Health Institute itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.
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